CIS140[Fall 08] - HOMEWORK 6
Due on December 2, Tuesday
1)(4pts) Use an example of an emotion associated feeling other than one used in lecture to argue (a) in favor of the James-Lange theory and (b) against the James-Lange theory. (They can be different examples.
2)(5pts) What are the six common symptoms of Autism? What relations can you see between these symptoms?
3) (4pts) What is the function of the Mirror Neurons in the area F5? Give an instance example of the context in which these neurons fire (and do not fire).
4)(3pts) Explain briefly the attentional ability of a person with damaged thalamus in hearing two different songs, one to each ear.
5)(4pts) State three effects of executive dysfunction and give an instance with respect to goal directed behavior.
6)(5pts) Once you have mastered the art of boxing, you no longer need to watch with undivided attention the movements of your opponent. You rather feel what is going to happen next, and at the same moment, you have already avoided its effect without there being even the tiniest fraction of second between perceiving and avoiding.
i) Use this example to describe how consciousness (and in particular, conscious decision making) can interfere with smooth and rapid execution of tasks?
ii) Given this fact, why might consciousness still be useful in this case?